Naudsonce

Naudsonce

by H. Beam Piper (1904- 1964)

Read by Phil Chenevert

1 Part 1 21:54

2 Part 2 26:46

3 Part 3 23:08

4 Part 4 20:08

5 Part 5 23:50

Total running time: 1:55:46

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Catalogued 2012-11-18

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NAUDSONCE

Naudsonce

by H. Beam Piper (1904 - 1964)

Naudsonce? What does THAT mean? Well, to find out you will need to listen
to this story where Piper's unique mind explores what we mean by
'communication' and how it happens. The joint Space Navy-Colonial Office
expedition was looking for new planets suitable for colonization; they had been
out, now, for four years, which was close to maximum for an exploring
expedition. They had entered eleven systems, and made landings on eight
planets. Three had been reasonably close to Terra-type but were all disqualified
by terrible animals or warlike inhabitants. Now, finally here was an ideal world;
their last chance before returning in disgrace. Now the only thing was to get an
agreement from the local king or whatever to the colonization. Easy, right?

Well first, you've got to talk to them and there the trouble starts.

Listen to this captivating story by H. Beam Piper published in Analog Science
Fact— Science Fiction, January 1962.

Read by Phil Chenevert. Total running time: 1:55:46
In addition to the readers, this audio book was produced by:
Dedicated Proof-Listener: DaveC
Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Phil Chenevert

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